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Anonymous letter targets UNM football coach

After a year of rebuilding and little drama, new problems cropped up for the New Mexico Lobos football program Wednesday.

An anonymous letter launched allegations of favoritism and racism at head coach Bob Davie. The letter is signed by “UNM senior football players.”

The letter accused Davie of playing favorite with his recruits, saying he does not respect anyone unless he recruited them. The letter also alleges that Davie has different rules for white players versus black players.

“There’s no way to defend and there's no reason to defend an anonymous letter,” Davie said.

Another accusation in the letter surrounds a fight between Davie and an unnamed player.Davie was asked about the letter at a news conference Wednesday, but he said very litter and dismissed the volatile nature of the letter.

“My reaction is, it's par for the course,” Davie said.

Vice President for Athletics Paul Krebs released a statement Wednesday that said, “The University of New Mexico recently received an angry letter from an anonymous person aimed at football coach Bob Davie. Coach Davie and I have discussed the letter, and we have reviewed the allegations. We firmly believe, based on the information we have and the fact that the letter was sent anonymously, that the allegations are unfounded and untrue.”

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